Shelli_d 38 Posted October 9, 2016 Hello Everyone! It has been a long time since i have updated. I had started my journey to weight loss in 2011. I had wanted the Lap Band. I jumped through all the hoops my former insurance wanted me to. Then, when we submitted to them for surgery. They said that the place i was going to was no longer in network. They wanted me to drive 5-6 hours to go to the doctor. So, i gave up. I spiraled out of control with my eating. It is now 2016. I am at my highest weight ever. I am in pain from it and totally fed up! My insurance changed a couple months ago ( Anthem was bought out by Cigna) I thought what the hell, let me look to see if they cover it. AND THEY DID/DO!!! I am beyond excited. Mostly because i am not doing this alone. My adopted Mom had the lap band 6 years ago and it failed her. So we are both having the Sleeve. Hers being a revision. But i am excited and nervous but thats to be expected right? This site helped me so much last time. I recommended this to my friend also. I look forward to taking my journey with all of you and reading everyone's stories. 2017 is definitely going to be my year!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecloude1 342 Posted October 9, 2016 Yay!! Good luck on your journey to a new you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blizair09 3,250 Posted October 9, 2016 Welcome back, and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted October 9, 2016 2017 is definitely going to be my year!! @@Shelli_d happy things are going your way towards the sleeve glad you have come back here for help and support it's never too late for success you are right excitement, nerves and other emotions are very common i see you have jumps/hurdles to deal with through January insurance hoops are great aren't they? good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted October 9, 2016 good luck and follow everything your doctor tells you to do! "you got this" jane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted October 9, 2016 i am excited and nervous but thats to be expected right? 2017 is definitely going to be my year!! If that's the way you feel, then it's to be expected. There's room for the full range of emotions, so wear them proudly. Use the ones that are useful and grind down the rest. 2017 is going to be your year for as long as it's on the calendar. Then on to the next and the next and so on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebony Rose 133 Posted October 9, 2016 Excitement and nerves are all part of the process, they are good to feel. You may even become scared and that's completely normal as well, try sitting with all of your feelings. Don't push them aside, be mindful of where you are emotionally. Good luck on this awesome journey your starting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs 14,681 Posted October 9, 2016 So excited for you! You won't regret it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
